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OpenAI's consumer terms (the version served outside the US was checked). You own your output; the terms don't list specific design uses.
Can I use it in commercial work?
You own the output; the terms don't name commercial uses specifically, and usage policies apply.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
Can I use it in work I make for a client?
Ownership is assigned to you.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
Can I use it in a logo?
Not addressed; output may not be unique.
“Due to the nature of our Services and artificial intelligence generally, output may not be unique and other users may receive similar output from our Services.”
Can a logo made with it be registered as a trademark?
Not addressed; output may not be unique.
“Due to the nature of our Services and artificial intelligence generally, output may not be unique and other users may receive similar output from our Services.”
Can I use it on merchandise or products I sell?
Ownership is assigned; no use-specific clause.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
Can I use it on a website (live text or web embedding)?
Ownership is assigned; no use-specific clause.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
Can I embed it in an app or software?
Ownership is assigned; no use-specific clause.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
Can I use it in social posts, video or broadcast?
Ownership is assigned; no use-specific clause.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
Can I use it in paid advertising?
Ownership is assigned; no use-specific clause.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
Can I use or embed it in ebooks and PDFs?
Ownership is assigned; no use-specific clause.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
Can I give the font/asset files to my client?
Ownership is assigned to you.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
How many people or devices does it cover?
Not addressed on the pages we checked.
What happens to my work if I cancel or stop paying?
Not addressed on the pages we checked.
Can I modify it?
Ownership is assigned to you.
“As between you and OpenAI, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, you (a) retain your ownership rights in Input and (b) own the Output. We hereby assign to you all our right, title, and interest, if any, in and to Output.”
What does it say about AI (output ownership, training, indemnity)?
Content may be used to improve services unless you opt out; no indemnity offered to users in these terms.
“If you do not want us to use your Content to train our models, you can opt out by following the instructions in”
“Represent that Output was human-generated when it was not.”
Quotes are copied verbatim from these pages as they read on 19 October 2026. Wording changes are tracked on the changelog.